FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts

6500 - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Appendix D to Part 1002Issuance of Official Interpretations

1. Official Interpretations. Interpretations of this
part issued by officials of the Bureau provide the protection afforded
under section 706(e) of the Act. Except in unusual circumstances, such
interpretations will not be issued separately but will be incorporated
in an official commentary to the regulation, which will be amended
periodically.

2. Requests for Issuance of Official Interpretations. A
request for an official interpretation should be in writing and
addressed to the Assistant Director, Office of Regulations, Division of
Research, Markets, and Regulations, Bureau of Consumer Financial
Protection, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006. The request
should contain a complete statement of all relevant facts concerning
the issue, including copies of all pertinent documents.

3. Scope of Interpretations. No interpretations will be
issued approving creditors' forms or statements. This restriction does
not apply to forms or statements whose use is required or sanctioned by
a government agency.